About Shawn Wayans
Shawn Wayans (born January 19, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Born in New York City as the ninth of ten siblings, he grew up in the Fulton Houses in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood and graduated from the Bayard Rustin High School for the Humanities in 1989. He made his debut on the comedy television series In Living Color (1990-1993), and went on to work with his brother Marlon Wayans on The WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. (1995-1999). His comedy films include Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996), Scary Movie (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), and Dance Flick (2009). In February 2025 it was announced that he would star in a new Scary Movie installment and in White Chicks 2.
Guest appearances (3)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Shawn Wayans.
Guest appearances 1 to 3 of 3.
0:29Marlon vs. Shawn Wayans: Who's Better-Looking?
Neal Brennan
14K views
3:57Shawn Wayans: Eddie Murphy "Raw" Backstage (Yo Show) | Michael Yo
Michael Yo
4K views
0:54Shawn Wayans and Eddie Murphy | Michael Yo
Michael Yo
2.6K viewsChannels on this page: Neal Brennan, Michael Yo
Frequently asked questions
Where did Shawn Wayans get his start?
Shawn Wayans made his debut on the comedy television series In Living Color, which ran from 1990 to 1993.
What was The Wayans Bros.?
The Wayans Bros. was a sitcom on The WB, running from 1995 to 1999, in which Shawn worked alongside Marlon Wayans.
What comedy films has Shawn Wayans made?
His comedy films include Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man and Dance Flick, as well as Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.
Where did Shawn Wayans grow up?
Born in New York City on January 19, 1971, Wayans grew up in the Fulton Houses in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.
Where did Shawn Wayans go to school?
He graduated from the Bayard Rustin High School for the Humanities in 1989.
